Two lawyers (“ranney” and Paul Potenza) find themselves defending a wealthy white executive (Ned Averill-Snell) charged with raping a black woman. When a new legal assistant (Tia Jemison) gets involved in the case, opinions that boil beneath explode to the surface.

When David Mamet turns the spotlight on what we think but can’t say, dangerous truths are revealed, and no punches are spared.

“Scapel-edged intelligence.” – New York Times

“Provocative and profane.” – NY-1

The Chicago Tribune says that Mamet’s new play “argues, everything in America — and this play throws sex, rape, the law, employment and relationships into its 90 minutes of stage wrangling — is still about race.” Do we living in a “postracist” society? What gets erased or ignored when we claim that we’re “past” race, or in fact any issue of difference? Come be a part of the conversation!

WARNING

Race contains adult language and subject matter and is intended for an adult audience.

Race is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, as well as the Arts Council of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

“Jobsite Theater does a fine job keeping pace with David Mamet’s latest brain-buster … the dialogue is armed and dangerous.” – Tampa Tribune

“a postmodern, stimulating dramatic riff … Race shows the master on his best behavior again: shocking, obscene, but all in the service of a true vision. If you follow the play attentively, you’ll find yourself on one wild, at times thrilling ride.” – Creative Loafing

Special Events

We’re excited to host a public forum on Sun., May 13 after the 4pm performance of Race. This panel on race relations in America will include Dr. Abraham Khan (USF Depts. of Communication, Africana Studies), noted author and professor Dr. Roy Kaplan, Alisha Menzies (USF Dept. of Communication) and director David M. Jenkins. This talkback is made possible in part by a grant from the Communication for Social Change reviewer’s award, Community Research Alliance.

As anticipated, RACE last night was thought-provoking and witty. The show moves, too. Although I would have gladly stayed for a longer evening of such compelling drama, I always appreciate when a play leaves me eager to ponder the ideas it presented, instead of exhausted from struggling to endure hours of prolonged posturing without a premise. – Susan Stone-Lawrence

Easily one of the best Jobsite productions I’ve seen in a long time. Well f-ing done! – Shawn Paonessa

Went to see David Mamet’s Race at Jobsite Theater today. Highly recommend it if you have a chance to go. The post show discussion was thought provoking, I may have to blog about it after I let it settle in a bit. – Kristin Lohr

Really great show. One of the best I’ve seen at Jobsite. Congrats to everyone involved. – Kerry Glamsch

Truly great theater is happening at The Straz’s Shimberg theater, Jobsite’s production of David Mamet’s Race. Thought provoking and in your face! See this! – Beth Hood

Do not miss this play. I was so impressed with the characters and the impact this play had on me and the audience. – Jenny Lind Olin

Go see Race, it runs two more weeks. It is one of Jobsite’s top productions, ascending to the heights of Embedded and The Goat. Also their best production of a Mamet play.” – David Hood

Congratulations, Jobsite! The cast did a remarkable job of presenting this complicated play. Thanks for your contest, but mostly, thank you for presenting a play which asks questions about the state of racial relationships in America without preachiness or simple answers. A great night of theater. – Rick Stutzel

Via Twitter

Saw @jobsitetheater’s production of “Race” tonight with @thatboyrion. SOOOO solid. Mamet can be easily screwed up. They were awesome. – Melowsh

If you are in Tampa – see @jobsitetheater do Race by Mamet. You will be glad you did. #supportlocaltheater #itkicksass – @flsquirrel

Go see Jobsite Theater’s Race. You will not be disappointed. – @missspot

Saw @jobsitetheater’s production of RACE last night… very powerful! Even though I’m not a Mamet fan, we thoroughly enjoyed it! – @ChristenP

Saw yet another great play at the Straz from @jobsitetheater called Race. Always a great show, and the best theater value in Tampa. Bravo. – @DaveMagliano

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